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| Board of Directors |
Special Needs Board of Directors
- Chairperson- Chris Rourke
- Vice Chairperson- Jackie Rourke
- Athletics- Peggy Holdash
- Social Events- Lynn Pearson
- Communication- Beth Gorman/Mike Diggins
- Finance- Peter Murphy
- Fundraising- Sandi Baima
Follow Coach Peggy's trek to Mt. Everest:
http://www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/schools/Oak/Everest/index.asp
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| Volunteers and
Parents |
Leadership and supervision in all activities
is provided by volunteer staff under the guidance of the program
director. Students' parents are often needed for participation on
unified teams. Anyone wishing to help should inform the program
director.
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| Special Olympics
Competition |
"Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in
the attempt."
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Participants practice locally and compete state-wide in a variety
of sports (see listing). Coaching and instruction is provided by
adults with experience suited to the particular sport.
Registration and a completed medical form are needed to compete
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| Special Olympics Sports Currently Offered
in Shrewsbury |
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Sport |
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Season
begins |
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Soccer |
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Late August |
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Skiing |
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December |
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Basketball |
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November |
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Track and Field |
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Late March |
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Softball |
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May |
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Bocce |
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June |
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Golf |
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June |
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All sports feature unified and traditional
teams.
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| Special Olympics
Practice Schedule |
Track & Field Schedule 2005
- April 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 4:00 PM St. John's Track.
- Saturday, May 7th at Foley Stadium Area Games
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| Upcoming Events
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| Awards Night & Election
of New Board Members
May 19th 7 pm at Floral Street
Summer Games Boston
June 17-19 |
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| Highlights From
Special Olympics |
| Shrewsbury Special
Needs Participants Named "Family of the Year" by Special
Olympics Massachusetts
The Special Olympics Massachusetts has named Colin
and Ginny Davidson Family of the year by presenting them with the
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Family Award for 2004.
Colin and Ginny are both active in the local Shrewsbury
Special Needs Program and participate at the state level as well.
Colin is a Global Messenger and gives speeches around the state
helping to promote the benefits of Special Olympics. He is also
a year round athlete participating in soccer, basketball, track,
and golf.
Ginny served as the Families director for the winter
games held in March in the City of Worcester. She also participates
in Special Olympics as a partner for bocce. The Davidson's were
nominated for this award by George Kent, Central Section Director
for Special Olympics Massachusetts.
Special Olympics Photos
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